Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #236

1. OTA Council Urges Global Community to Think Organic

The Organic Trade Association’s Sustainable Food Trade Action (SFTA) Council has laid out four key strategies to enlist organic in the fight to end world hunger and protect the planet as part of a historic global brainstorming session sponsored by the United Nations on how to achieve a worldwide sustainable food system.    Learn More

2. Alpet D2 Quat-Free Surface Sanitizer Is Now OMRI Listed

Originally released in 2017, Alpet D2 Quat-Free Surface Sanitizer is now OMRI Listed. Alpet D2 Quat-Free can be used in organic production and processing as a cleaner or sanitizer, if measures are taken to prevent contact with organically produced products or ingredients.      Read More

3. Nature Fresh Doubles Ohio Operations with More Organic Acreage

Nature Fresh Farms has confirmed the expansion of its Ohio operations. The company is increasing its organic acreage and plans to build a new distribution center. The property expansion will include doubling the greenhouse acreage from the current 45 acres to 90, with the added acreage to be dedicated to year-round organics.     Read More 

4. Black-Owned Rojo Juice Pours Out Organic Juices and Love

At the entrance of Pike Place Market, next to Ellenos Greek Yogurt and across from where the fish are thrown, one woman and her family pour organic fruits, vegetables, and joy into the lives of Seattleites and tourists who visit the Black-owned business rōJō Juice.      Read More

5. How One Grower is Tackling Organic Greenhouse Vegetables

With more consumers seeking out organic produce options than ever before, Pure Flavor is connecting with shoppers to promote its extensive line of organic greenhouse vegetables as a healthy and convenient lifestyle choice. The greenhouse grower is encouraging shoppers to “Explore the Fresh From Within” by including more fresh organic produce in their recipes and daily snacking habits.     Read More